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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.50, 29.68 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.50, 29.68 and 13.32 is: 18.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.50 : 29.68 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.50/29.68 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.50x = 29.68 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.50x = 395.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395.19/21.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.39

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